Working on my speech

**smokey_joe** · 02-13-2007, 11:50 PM

Well guys, my first speech for Public Speeking is due next Tuesday. This is an informative speech, and I'm doing it on pits. We will do a persuasive speech next, so I need to be careful not to be persuasive in this speech. I just have to stick to the facts. Here's kind of what I have in mind:

Talk about the breed history - how the breed came about, how they came to America, what they were used for (bull baiting, hunting, farm animals), how the sport of fighting was started and how and when it was outlawed, what traits the breed still carries today from yesteryears

Breed Standard - Self explanitory for you guys - General Appearance, Charecteristics (personality, energy, temperment), Breed Disqualifications

Famouse APBT - Helen Keller's dog, Sgt. Stubby, Petey from Little Rascals

Please let me know if you guys know of any good websites, magazines, or books.

Also, would anyone mind letting me use a pic or two of their dogs in my PowerPoint presentation? I would really like to use a picture of OldFort's and Marty's dogs. (Let me know if you guys know how to get ahold of Marty other than on here, I'd like to ask for permission to use a couple of his pics.) I'd also like to have a pic of the merle color pattern, and a pic of a pit climbing a tree. So if any of you guys have a pic that I could use to show tree climbing abilities or the merle color pattern, please email it to me. If it's not your picture, please let me know who's it is so that I can ask for permission and site the source.

Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated. You guys are so very helpful.

My email addy is:
bettyboopster_24@hotmail.com

Thanks guys

Judy · 02-14-2007, 01:21 AM

Sounds good, I will send you some links to sites that I have referenced in the past.

**OldFortKennels** · 02-14-2007, 04:14 AM

Sure Id love to help.

Also I believe FDR or Teddy owned an APBT too.

**smokey_joe** · 02-14-2007, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OldFortKennels

Sure Id love to help.

Also I believe FDR or Teddy owned an APBT too.

I'll check into that. Thanks.

**smokey_joe** · 02-14-2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy

Sounds good, I will send you some links to sites that I have referenced in the past.

Would you mind if I used a couple of your pictures in my presentation?

Midwest Bully · 02-14-2007, 03:02 PM

[You can use Raven for you merle pics .....

**smokey_joe** · 02-14-2007, 06:19 PM

Thank you soooo much Midwest!!!! Raven is a beaut!!!

GSDBulldog · 02-14-2007, 06:23 PM

I have pictures of a pit bull mix climbing a tree, and numerous pictures of my own dogs you could use.

Marty can be reached via his site, www.game-dog.com or Myspace, www.myspace.com/gamedogmarty

**smokey_joe** · 02-14-2007, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GSDBulldog

I have pictures of a pit bull mix climbing a tree, and numerous pictures of my own dogs you could use.

Marty can be reached via his site, www.game-dog.com or Myspace, www.myspace.com/gamedogmarty

Thank you soooo much. Would you mind emailing me the tree climbing pic, and any of your favorite pics that you wouldn't mind showing off. When you email, would you mind letting me know your real name so that I can credit you for the pictures. Also, if you know the date the pic was taken, that would be great. I'll definetly try to reach Marty.

You guys are just awsome.

tazmaniak24_6 · 02-15-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OldFortKennels

Sure Id love to help.

Also I believe FDR or Teddy owned an APBT too.

i think they both did didn't they? (i know the one in the wheelchair had one or two of them)

GSDBulldog · 02-15-2007, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by smokey_joe

Thank you soooo much. Would you mind emailing me the tree climbing pic, and any of your favorite pics that you wouldn't mind showing off. When you email, would you mind letting me know your real name so that I can credit you for the pictures. Also, if you know the date the pic was taken, that would be great. I'll definetly try to reach Marty.

You guys are just awsome.

Sure, I'll e-mail you some pictures ASAP. Is there anything else you would need? I've got well over 5000+ pictures on my home PC... I'm such a nerd

**smokey_joe** · 02-15-2007, 07:45 PM

OK, guys. Now I'm starting to get worried. My speech is a little too long, and I just don't know what to cut out. And, I'm afraid I'm going to forget to credit my sources when I get up there and start talking. It's supposed to be 3-5 minutes, and I just practiced with Joe, and it lasted six. (I stumbled over my words a little bit, though.) But, when I add the visual aids, you know that's going to add some time. Plus, my intro and conclusion suck. I'm going to attach my outline. Please read it and help me!!! The last thing I want to do is get up there and look like a fool!!!!!!!!!!!!

Having some problems uploading, so I'm just going to copy:

Betty Rose
TR 11:00
Burlew
Informative
February 20, 2007

American Pit Bull Terriers

INTRODUCTION: American Pit Bull Terriers are my favorite breed of dog. I have owned them for the past seven years, and have always been very interested in them. I have done very extensive research on the breed, and have spoken with some very knowledgeable breeders and owners. Today, I would like to tell you about the breed that I love. I’m going to talk about the breed history, the breed standard, and a few famous American Pit Bull Terriers. Hopefully, when I am finished with my presentation, you will be very informed about the breed.

I. Breed History

A. How they became a breed.

1. Early 19th century. Trace roots to England.
2. Crosses between terriers and “bully” type dogs.
3. 1898, Chauncy Bennet formed UKC.

a. AKC wanted nothing to do with pitbulls.
b. Wanted to represent the breed as performance dogs.
c. Added “American” dropped “Pit” from name.
d. Public outcry forced “Pit” in name.
e. Had to have won three fights. Later dropped requirement.

4. ADBA formed in 1909 by Guy McCord.

a. Close friend of John P. Colby.
b. Test performance/quality without fighting.
c. Main focus weight pull competitions.

B.What they were used for.

1. Bull baiting
2. Hunting
3. Farming

C. Fighting

1. Bull baiting outlawed in 1835. Fighting more popular.
2. Fighting illegal since 1835. Was still very popular.
3. Human aggression culled.
4. Stricter penalties in 1976.
5. Fighting in Kentucky Class D Felony.

a. State Law KY ST 525.125-135
b. Animal Cruelty in First Degree
c. Four-legged animals fight for pleasure or profit.

D. What the breed carries from history.

1. Never quit attitude.
2. Love of humans. No human aggression.
3. Dog aggression and prey drive.

II. Breed Standard

A. Appearance

1. General Appearance

a. Medium sized.
b. Solidly built.
c. Short coat.
d. Smooth, well-defined musculature.

2. Head

a. Large and broad
b. Proportionate to body.
c. Wedge shape frontal view.

3. Body

a. Deep, well filled in chest.
b. Back strong and firm.
c. Ribs extend well back. Flatten to form deep body.

B. Characteristics

1. Strength, confidence, zest for life.
2. Eager to please. Enthusiastic
3. Great family pets. Loves children. Not good guard dogs.

C. Disqualifications

1. Bobbed tail.
2. Merle color pattern
3. Viciousness. Extreme shyness.
4. Albinism

III. Famous American Pit Bull Terriers

A. Sergeant Stubby

1. Original War Dog. Mascot of WWI.
2. Served in 17 battles.
3. Body preserved and displayed 30 yrs. Red Cross Museum,
Washington, D.C.

B. Famous people with APBTs

1. Presidents
a. Theodore Roosevelt
b. Woodrow Wilson
2. Celebrities
a. Michael J. Fox
b. Brad Pitt
c. Mary Tyler Moore
d. Jeff Corwin
3. Helen Keller

CONCLUSION: American Pit Bull Terriers have been around since the early 19th century. They are loved by many, including myself. APBTs have been owned by many throughout history, including presidents and celebrities. I hope that today, you have a better understanding of the breed history and breed standard.

Sorry it didn't exactly line up right when I pasted.

GSDBulldog · 02-15-2007, 08:22 PM

Hey, sounds great so far.

As far as to what you might want to cut out, perhaps some of the more vague details of their history? Perhaps provide the actual UKC or ADBA standard, and a dog that you feel best represents the physical attributes of the breed?

**smokey_joe** · 02-15-2007, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GSDBulldog

Hey, sounds great so far.

As far as to what you might want to cut out, perhaps some of the more vague details of their history? Perhaps provide the actual UKC or ADBA standard, and a dog that you feel best represents the physical attributes of the breed?

My visual aide is going to include some diagrams, so I'll talk a little more about the physical standard there. (That is, if the guy gets back in touch and gives me the ok to use his diagrams.) I was also going to use some pics of Marty's yard in my visual aide when talking about the standard. I think his dogs are just awsome. The outline is just the notes that I look at when speaking. We're only supposed to completely write out the introduction and conclusion. The body and main points is supposed to only consist of keywords so that we are discouraged from standing there and just reading to the audience. That's why it reads so vague and choppy. When I get the PowerPoint together, I'll post it too. Any ideas on how to make the intro and conclusion better? In the intro, I have to establish my credibility. And the conclusion should go back over the main parts of the speech.

I thought about maybe cutting out the fighting parts, but you can't really talk about their history without talking about fighting. What would you suggest cutting out in the history? Maybe what they still carry from history since those things are kind of covered in the charecteristics section? What do you think?

I appreciate all of your help.

GSDBulldog · 02-15-2007, 09:04 PM

I would provide a basic overview of their history, but not delve to deeply into any main aspect of it.